Applicants are invited to apply for a PhD position in polymers at Open University. This position is closed on January 31, 2020.

This project is funded by and in collaboration with the WJ group a company engaged in the manufacture and application of road markings. They are interested in developing alternatives to the current high temperature thermoplastics currently used. The use of more benign reversible conditions to apply materials as road markings potentially opens up the use of more environmentally sustainable materials as well as enhancing the performance of road markings. The project will involve working closely with the company and therefore there is the opportunity to gain industrial experience and understanding of how chemistry is applied in a commercial context. It offers routes to employment into either academic or non-academic career paths.
This four-year research studentship is funded by the WJ Group and is based at The Open University in Milton Keynes and provides a stipend of 15,375 per year. All academic fees (at UK/EU level) are covered. There will also be support for conference and workshop participation. The student would be required to live in the UK and within commuting distance of The Open University in Milton Keynes. Interested candidates will be expected to have a degree (classification 2:1, or higher) in chemistry, materials sciences, natural sciences, or a relevant subject. The ideal candidate would have a good background in synthetic chemistry. Good numeracy, ICT, communication and organisation skills are highly desirable.
Informal enquiries relating to the project should be directed to Dr James Bruce (James.Bruce@open.ac.uk ).
Please send an email with your CV, a completed application form and a personal statement (outlining your suitability for the studentship, what you hope to achieve from the PhD and your research experience to date) to STEM-LHCS-PHD@open.ac.uk
Interview date: Interviews will be arranged promptly after the closing date and can be conducted via Skype if appropriate.
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Summary:
Study in: | UK |
Level: | PhD |
Salary: | Unspecified |
Duration: | Unspecified |
Hours: | Full time |
Certificate: | Unspecified |
Contract: | Temporary |
Deadline: | January 31, 2020 |
Employer: | Open University |
Apply Link: | http://tinyurl.com/v45blth |
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